Leander ISD adopts 2025–26 student code of conduct; trustees, staff outline new state-driven changes including bell-to-bell personal device limits

The Leander Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the 2025–26 student code of conduct, updating local discipline rules to reflect recent state legislation and TEA guidance. The vote passed 6–0 after discussion about how the district will implement several new statutory requirements, including limits on personal communication devices and changes to in-school suspension and disciplinary procedures. "The expectation for all campuses is the same," said Brian (district administrator), summarizing the device rule. "Bell to bell, it is not to be used during the school day. It is to be put away, out of sight, off." What changed in the code - Personal communication devices: The adopted code follows recent state law and includes a bell‑to‑bell restriction on personal telecommunication devices while on school grounds during the instructional day. The code references TEA and TASB…